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True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.

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    • 4.5 • 8.9K Ratings

True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.

    Part 3: Las detenciones (The Arrests)

    Part 3: Las detenciones (The Arrests)

    An unexpected betrayal leads to the downfall of the robbers. But police still struggle to answer a central question: Who is the man who dreamt up this audacious plan that made fools of them?

    A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

    • 27 min
    Part 2: La caza (The Hunt)

    Part 2: La caza (The Hunt)

    The police have finally put together how the robbers vanished with the loot. Yet despite several leads, agents are struggling to arrest any suspects. While the police try to keep their investigation secret, the reporters will learn that the thieves left behind a mysterious clue.

    A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

    • 25 min
    Part 1: El robo (The Robbery)

    Part 1: El robo (The Robbery)

    In January 2006, a group of thieves entered a bank in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what appeared to be just a regular theft. But soon, it became clear that this would be unlike any crime Argentina had ever seen. In part one of our first ever serialized story about one of the most shocking robberies in Latin America, you'll hear from several people who investigated the crime: Journalists Rodolfo Palacios and Maria Ripetta, prosecutor Ariel Apolo, and one of the police officers who arrived on the scene.

    • 31 min
    Trailer Season 9

    Trailer Season 9

    The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with new episodes starting  October 22, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!

    • 2 min
    Una rana llamada Romeo (A Frog Named Romeo)

    Una rana llamada Romeo (A Frog Named Romeo)

    A Bolivian biologist studies a lone frog named Romeo,, who's in danger of extinction — until she makes him a dating profile and starts an international fundraising campaign to find his Juliet and save the species.

    A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

    • 24 min
    La abuela superstar (Grandma Superstar)

    La abuela superstar (Grandma Superstar)

    Irma Silva was born on a ranch, married young, and raised a large family — the traditional life of a rural Mexican woman. At 80 she thought that was it for her…until her grandson made an offer she couldn't refuse, and invited her to be the lead singer of his band.

    A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
8.9K Ratings

8.9K Ratings

XxBecca27xX ,

Love this podcast!

I listen to this podcast pretty often to get a good understanding of the language and the stories all over the world. It’s soooo interesting and the Spanish is easy to understand. My favorite episode is the Argentinian Heist; who doesn’t love a good crime story?

Lksmu ,

One of the best podcasts

Very interesting stories!!!! I love listening to this podcast

Hoopashton ,

La Nueva Serie

Me gusta mucho la nueva serie. He escuchado todos los episodios y todos fueron buenos pero me gusta tener una serie.

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